It's final mission

[Billiam]

About 6 years ago I bought a very used 2010 Liftback for my then 16 year old daughter. She faithfully drove it for nearly 4.5 years. About 18 months ago we felt she had earned the privilege of a newer car. So we was gifted her my wife's '19 Corolla. So for the past year and a half the ol' Yaris has mostly just sat around. I have driven it some just to keep her viable. But sitting in front of the house has mostly been her primary job.

The only significant issue we have had out of her was a rotted out rear end. I briefly thought it might take her off the road permanently as rear ends, new or used are very difficult to come by. Thankfully with some perseverance and luck I was able to locate a clean rear end from an xD. A couple of hours and a couple of beers later me and a buddy had her rolling again.

In a few days my youngest kid turns 16. This will be his car. So as of late I have been rehabilitating her and getting up to speed for her next journey in life.

- Oil change
- Transmission service
- Coolant change along with a new thermostat
- Brake fluid change
- New front brakes and rotors
- New rear brakes
- New lower control arms with new ball joints
- New outer ball joints
- New sway bar links
- New front and rear struts/shocks
- New spark plugs, serpentine belt, valve cover gasket
- Rebalance tires and an alignment

And finally a good bath inside and out.

At 14 years old and 168k hard earned miles, she begins what might be her final mission in life. My hope is that she will serve my kid well for a couple of years or so. Then she can ride into the sunset with her head held high having been a faithful servant to our family.

And sorry for the sideways pic.